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Division Atlantic
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Founded 1967

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Nets Face Pivotal Michael Porter Jr. Decision Amid Rebuild
Brooklyn Nets

Nets Face Pivotal Michael Porter Jr. Decision Amid Rebuild

The Brooklyn Nets are at a pivotal juncture with Michael Porter Jr., who recently reaffirmed his belief that the team is "building something special." Porter Jr. was acquired by the Nets in 2025 from the Denver Nuggets, along with an unprotected 2032 first-round pick, in exchange for Cameron Johnson. This move positioned Porter Jr. as a key piece for a Brooklyn franchise navigating a rebuild and seeking to establish a new identity. His public comments reflect a commitment to the Nets' long-term vision, but the front office still faces crucial decisions regarding his role and future given his contract and the team's broader strategic goals.

New York Post
Nets' 2025 rookies face the test of earning minutes
Brooklyn Nets

Nets' 2025 rookies face the test of earning minutes

The Brooklyn Nets entered the final stretch of the offseason with a roster that already looks deeper than most of the league. Four of the five 2025 first-round picks logged minutes in this year’s NBA Summer League, and Egor Dёmin emerged as the clear standout, earning a spot on the All-Summer League Second Team. The team also added a handful of free-agent signings to shore up veteran depth, raising the overall floor while leaving the future of the remaining rookies in question.

Sports Illustrated
Randle, Porter Jr. Anchor Nets' Rebuild as Roster Evolves
Brooklyn Nets

Randle, Porter Jr. Anchor Nets' Rebuild as Roster Evolves

The Knicks submitted an offer sheet for a towering young center from Dallas, only to see the Mavericks match it hours later. The following day a three-team swap sent a defensive wing to Atlanta, a former top pick to Dallas, and a forward to Atlanta, with additional draft considerations moving to Oklahoma City. Meanwhile the Nets have a long pause before training camp and preseason begin, giving the organization time to assess its recent summer-league outings and upcoming free-agency landscape.

NetsDaily
Nets wrap Summer League with dominant win over OKC
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Nets wrap Summer League with dominant win over OKC

Brooklyn closed its Summer League schedule with a decisive victory over the winless Oklahoma City Thunder. The win secured a positive record in the Las Vegas bracket and preserved a solid combined performance across both the California Classic and the Vegas tournament. The Nets entered the game with all players on standard contracts suited up in street clothes, while the remaining spots were earmarked for the Long Island affiliate, underscoring the developmental focus of the event.

NetsDaily
Porter Jr. Embraces Leadership as Nets Look to Build
Brooklyn Nets

Porter Jr. Embraces Leadership as Nets Look to Build

Michael Porter Jr. stepped into his first season with the Brooklyn Nets after coming off a championship run with the Denver Nuggets. In a conversation with ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi at FanFest NYC, Porter described the transition as “a new rookie season,” noting how dramatically different the experience felt compared with his time in Denver, where he was a younger piece of an established culture that won a title.

Yahoo Sports
Rockets Blast Nets 100-83 in Summer League Showdown
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Rockets Blast Nets 100-83 in Summer League Showdown

The Houston Rockets dispatched the Brooklyn Nets 100-83 on Thursday at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, delivering a decisive victory in the NBA Summer League. Bruce Thornton led Houston with 23 points, while Tristen Newton added 20 points and six rebounds. Isaiah Crawford contributed 12 points and eight rebounds before being ejected in the fourth quarter. Brooklyn never recovered from a 21-point hole, trimming the deficit to ten at 87-77 with just over three minutes left.

NetsDaily
Nets' Swap Pick Removes Tanking Incentive, But Rebuild Must Continue
Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Swap Pick Removes Tanking Incentive, But Rebuild Must Continue

The Brooklyn Nets have been navigating a multi-year rebuild, and next season promises a noticeably different roster. Veteran forward Julius Randle has joined the squad, adding size and experience, while Michael Porter Jr. provides another seasoned wing. Young players are entering their second year of NBA experience, and rookie guard Mikel Brown Jr. is expected to inject fresh energy. Together, these pieces could make the Nets one of the more intriguing Eastern Conference teams.

Sports Illustrated
Nets Must Fix 3-Point Shooting to Rise in East
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Nets Must Fix 3-Point Shooting to Rise in East

The Brooklyn Nets finished last season tied for the league’s worst three-point percentage, converting just 34 % of their attempts from beyond the arc. That same season the team posted the lowest offensive rating in the NBA, cementing its place near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. The combination of a sub-par perimeter game and an overall ineffective offense underscores why the Nets’ next campaign hinges on shooting improvement.

Sports Illustrated
Nets Eye Sabonis to Bolster Frontcourt Alongside Randle, Porter Jr.
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Nets Eye Sabonis to Bolster Frontcourt Alongside Randle, Porter Jr.

The Brooklyn Nets are targeting Domantas Sabonis, the two-time All-NBA big man, in a move that would significantly reshape their roster. The acquisition would pair Sabonis with existing Nets players Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr., assuming both remain with the team. Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks, known for his opportunistic approach, is looking to build on the success of acquiring Porter Jr. last offseason.

Sports Illustrated
Powell's Summer League Struggles Highlight Nets' Rookie Challenges
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Powell's Summer League Struggles Highlight Nets' Rookie Challenges

Drake Powell entered the Brooklyn Nets' Summer League schedule as the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. After four games he has logged just 11 points, shooting a dismal 1-for-28 from the field and failing to convert any of his 14 three-point attempts. His lone field goal came on July 6 against the Golden State Warriors’ Blue Team in Sacramento. The raw line reads 2.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, numbers that illustrate the limited offensive output he has produced so far.

Sports Illustrated

Nets Salary Cap

Full contracts → Draft history
Total Cap $166.3M
Cap Space -$1.3M
Est. Tax Bill $0
Dead Cap $0
#PlayerPosAgeTypeCap HitGuaranteed
1Michael Porter Jr.SF28DRK-EXT$40.8M$40.8M
2Nicolas ClaxtonC27FA$23.3M$23.1M
3Terance MannSG30VET-EXT$15.5M$15.5M
4Egor DeminPG20RK-1ST$7.2M$7.2M
5Day'Ron SharpeC25FA$6.3M—
6Ziaire WilliamsSF25FA$6.3M—
7Noah ClowneyPF22RK-1ST$5.4M$5.4M
8Nolan TraorePG20RK-1ST$4.0M$4.0M
9Drake PowellSF21RK-1ST$3.5M$3.5M
10Ben SarafPG20RK-1ST$3.0M$3.0M
11Danny WolfPF22RK-1ST$2.9M$2.9M
12Josh MinottSF24FA$2.6M—
13Malachi SmithG27ROS$2.2M—

Salary data via Spotrac. Updated daily.